Fandom tends to have such a diverse set of opinions on any given character or plot point, I'm amazed that the writers can sift through and get a sense of what general audience response is. I mean, there were people out there who thought Ben was a great character.
Oh my god. What can it be? We're all doomed! Who's flying this thing!? Oh right, that would be me. Back to work.
Wash ,'Bushwhacked'
Buffy 4: Grr. Arrgh.
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Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 07, 2003 5:13:01 pm PDT #5424 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Angus G - Sep 07, 2003 5:34:15 pm PDT #5425 of 10001
Roguish Laird
Plus, giving fans what they (say they) want = bad idea, in general.
Daisy Jane - Sep 07, 2003 5:37:36 pm PDT #5426 of 10001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
Plus, may I say the commentary for the Veruca episode, whioch I watched last night, is fabulous and much much fun.
Totally. My favorite line.
Oz and Veruca wake up in the forest and she's running her finger up and down his arm
Seth: Stop touching me. laughter No. Really. Joss stop touching me.
Allyson - Sep 07, 2003 6:30:10 pm PDT #5427 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
So where do you think the obvious examples were of the writers responding to the boards?
Dr. Angleman and the Polgara demon. Both Bronzers.
§ ita § - Sep 07, 2003 6:30:55 pm PDT #5428 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Responding? Or acknowledging?
Allyson - Sep 07, 2003 6:40:39 pm PDT #5429 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
I think it's a bit of both.
Allyson - Sep 07, 2003 6:43:00 pm PDT #5430 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
How do you feel about ita moon?
§ ita § - Sep 07, 2003 6:54:43 pm PDT #5431 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Like it's an acknowledgment, not a response, since no one asked. I don't know about the Bronze, but did people ask for character names?
Mostly I thought it was about plot direction.
Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 07, 2003 7:16:35 pm PDT #5432 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Shoutouts are one thing (and a fun one, to boot). But in terms of plot-related reaction to fan response, I can only think of two instances where I know it's happened: the decision that Willow's next SO after Tara's death definitely wouldn't be a man, and the abandonment of the Angel/Cordelia "romance."
Cindy - Sep 07, 2003 10:46:31 pm PDT #5433 of 10001
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Fandom tends to have such a diverse set of opinions on any given character or plot point, I'm amazed that the writers can sift through and get a sense of what general audience response is. I mean, there were people out there who thought Ben was a great character.
Well I assume they disregard the ANgle is so hot! Buffy is fit! They should slepe wit Guyles! posts.
I can only think of two instances where I know it's happened: the decision that Willow's next SO after Tara's death definitely wouldn't be a man, and the abandonment of the Angel/Cordelia "romance."
I agree on these. I tend to think they use it as confirmation of what they're thinking. Like when they first thought of bringing JM on board in the wake of DB's departure. I would imagine knowing the fans enjoyed Spike just helped confirm their feelings on it. I've often wondered if Riley got Bronzed, though.